One problem is that there are only six indoor courts, with the 16 others out of action and unused for much of the year.

Even the ones inside are not used as often as they might be. While the project was well-intentioned, the problem is that there is simply not the critical mass of outstanding tennis talent in this country for it to be of sufficient use — at least not yet.

There is also a concern that the pleasant surroundings and fancy canteen perhaps make it too comfortable, and create a softness of attitude among many of those who use it.

Happily, Andy Murray, who uses it regularly, has not been affected. The question, though, will always be asked: just how many much-needed indoor courts and tournament centres could have been built elsewhere for such an enormous outlay?